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Mitotane (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

MIT

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect pre-dose

It is recommended that a baseline (pre-treatment) blood sample, a trough level at 1, 2 and 4 weeks after starting treatment, and then regular checks of a trough level every 3 months, be performed.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Time critical - do not delay handling !

1. Immediately Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 4'C @3500 rpm.
2. Aliquot and store plasma (2-5 ml) in a polypropylene tube at -20'C.
3. Ship frozen plasma with enough dry ice to remain frozen to address below.

Madhu Garg
Medical Oncology Laboratory
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital
Edith St
Waratah NSW 2298

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Medical Oncology Lab; Calvary Mater Newcastle

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice